Dust controls and the implications of NFPA standards
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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Milling & Grain |
| Year of publication | 2017 September |
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| Medium | Digital |
| Edition | 1 |
| Topics | Cereal processes > Handling, storage & transport |
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| Scope & content | By J Tom Wright P.E., Director of Process and Installation, Kice Industries What is dust? A dust particle is a fine particle that is released and/or transported into the air either through entrainment with a product, displacement of air because of a product, in conveying air and/or in It can create issues such as: • Product degradation or loss • Health issue for workers • Safety issue for assets/ facilities • Sanitation and infestation Control • Maintenance • Equipment life expectancy • Retention of valuable product Read more about: The nature of dust Regulatory standards (NFPA) and what it means for dust control NFPA 652 Regulation 8.3.3.3.6* NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities Which technology to use and when? Additional Owner/Operator Requirements |
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